According to WHO recommendations adopted in India's Universal Immunisation Programme, the ideal age group for administration of HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer is:

• A 9 to 14 years ✓
• B Birth to 6 months
• C 18 to 26 years
• D 27 to 45 years

Explanation

WHO recommends HPV vaccination between 9 and 14 years, ideally before sexual debut, because vaccine efficacy is highest when given prior to HPV exposure. In this age band a two-dose schedule suffices; those vaccinated after 15 years require three doses. Vaccination in older age groups is permitted but yields lower public health value and is not the programme target.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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